Overview

• Charlie Kirk, 31, was shot dead while speaking at a Utah university, drawing widespread condemnation in the US and abroad.
• Anthony Albanese said there is no place for political violence and offered condolences to Kirk’s loved ones.
• The prime minister argued social platforms push people toward polarised positions rather than constructive engagement.
• He contrasted Australia’s compulsory, preferential voting with US dynamics, saying it encourages more mainstream politics.
• ASIO’s threat level remains at probable, with director‑general Mike Burgess urging cooler discourse as authorities track rising radicalisation and threats toward politicians.